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In his discussion on this week’s parsha, Parshat Vaeira, Rabbi Hershel Reichman talks about how the Torah describes the increasing hardship of the slavery in Egypt in order to increase the Jewish People’s loyalty to G-d and their leader Moshe Rabbeinu.
In his discussion on this week’s parsha, Parshat Shemot, Rabbi Hershel Reichman presents a perplexing conversation in the Torah that takes place between G-d and Moshe Rabbeinu, by the burning bush. Rabbi Reichman uses the interpretation of the Shem Mishmuel to delve into the deeper meaning of the exchange.
In his discussion on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David does an overview of Perakim 5 & 6, and then contrasts the two.
In his discussion on the Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen explains that Nekius means keeping a distance from any hint of dishonesty or stealing.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller continues his discussion on the life of Reb Chaim Shmuelevitz.
Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the theme of redemption.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses ten descriptions of the way in which investing trust in Hashem differs from trusting a human.
Mrs. Smiles talks about Yaakov’s prayer to Hashem at night, which is the precedent for the Tefilla of Maariv.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman continues on to the topic of honoring the dead.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman gives an interpretation of “ye’hai sh’mei rabbah” and why Kaddish is recited in Aramaic rather than in the Hebrew of the Torah.
Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the fast day of the Tenth of Tevet, as well as the parsha for this week, Parshat Vayechi.
Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses this weeks parsha. Parshat Shemot presents the original exile of the Jewish People in Egypt and its precedence and purpose in our existence as a nation.
Rabbi Avishai David does an overview of Perakim 2, 3, and 4, in Sefer Yirmiyahu, and discusses the differing tones in each perek.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman focuses on the Halachot of Kaddish in this weeks Gemara class.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller begins discussing Reb Chaim Shmuelivitz.
An analysis of the Torah’s topic of Jacob’s dream.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the Gemara and Rambam’s interpretation of prayer in a ruin.
In discussing this week’s parsha, Parshat Vayechi, Rabbi Hershel Reichman speaks about the individual strengths of each of the Tribes of Israel and their beauty as a whole nation.
In this shiur, Rabbi Cohen teaches about nikiyous, the next step in Mesillat Yesharim. This involves being exceptionally careful in our daily thoughts, speech and actions.
In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses this week’s parsha, Parshat Vayigash. Rabbi Reichman teaches that Yosef’s greatness lies in his ability to be a perfect tzadik unbeknown to the outside world.
In this shiur on Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Cohen continues with the idea of zrizus and brings practical ways of performing our service to G-d with excitement and alacrity.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen expounds upon the idea that understanding the obligation of beautifying the mitzvah of Chanuka helps us understand the miracles that took place in the time of Chanuka.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman talks about how Parshat Mikeitz – which is read during Chanukah – is uniquely connected to the themes of the Chanukah holiday.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman gives an analysis of the Talmud’s representation of the three segments of night, as per the explanations of the Maharal, the Gra, and Ben Yehoyada.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller extrapolates on the following idea by the Sfas Emes: waging war against each of the four types of concealment makes us more aware of Hashem’s presence in every facet of ourselves, others, and all the tribes of Israel.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman gives an analysis of the Talmud’s representation of the three segments of night, as per the explanations of the Maharal, the Gra, and Ben Yehoyada.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the question of whether one can eat before reciting the Kri’at Shema of Arvit.
In this week’s class on the Meaning of Trust, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the ideas of Simcha and Bitachon.
In his discussion on this week’s parsha, Parshat Vayeishev, Rabbi Hershel Reichman uses the commentary of the Shem MiShmuel to address the troubling story of Yosef and his brothers.
Rabbi Hershel Reichman delves into the Shem MiShmuel’s explanation of the significance of the conflict between Greece and the Jews and discusses this conflict as a battle between the Greek and Jewish intellects.
